Tropical Mountain Valley Casita

Mesa, Arizona
$264 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
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Private 2.5-Acre Retreat with Pool, Train & Tortoises

Escape to a private desert casita on 2.5 acres with palms, aloe, and mountain views. Enjoy a pool, hot tub, playground, grill, patio, and even a child-sized train. Inside, find a newly remodeled space with two queen beds, sofa bed, full kitchen, and washer/dryer. A family of red-foot tortoises lives onsite & loves leftover veggies! With its quiet setting, private entrance, and incredible stargazing, this is a one-of-a-kind Arizona retreat.

Escape to a truly unique desert retreat surrounded by wildlife, palms, and mountain views. Our casita is one of only two homes on a private 2.5-acre horse property, tucked away at the end of a quiet dead-end street. Just three houses from the vast Tonto National Forest—larger than Yellowstone—you’ll feel immersed in the Arizona wilderness while still enjoying the comforts of home.

The property is alive with nature. In spring, hummingbirds flock to the thousands of aloe vera blooms and will often zip right up to greet you—sometimes even following guests around the garden. At night, you may hear coyotes howling in the distance, while javelinas, desert quail, and other native creatures wander across the land. For those who love adventure, bring a blacklight and discover the glowing scorpions that make their home in the desert.

The grounds are lush with life: over 300 palms create a tropical oasis around the sparkling, fenced pool—ranging from towering California palms to rare and exotic varieties. Cacti, succulents, and flowering plants add to the beauty, while a living ocotillo fence frames the casita. In winter, you’re welcome to pick fresh citrus straight from our lemon, orange, and grapefruit trees.

Almost completely surrounded by mountains, the property offers sweeping views and an unmatched sense of privacy. This is not a subdivision—you’ll discover the quiet, unspoiled spirit of old Arizona here, with the desert and its wildlife as your closest neighbors.

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You are welcome to wonder anywhere on the property!

We love meeting new people and are happy to connect if you’d like! At the same time, we completely respect your privacy if you prefer a more quiet, independent stay. My wife, our two kids, and three friendly poodles live in the main house on the property, and we’re here if you need anything during your visit.

Tonto forest
Saguaro lake
Salt river
Tubing
Wild horses
Off roading
Bulldog Canyon Off-Roading
Tortilla flat
Apache trail
Canyon lake
Apache lake
Roosevelt lake
Superstation Mountain
Ursery Mountain Regional Park
Payson, Arizona
Sloan Park
Sky Harbor
Horseback riding
Fishing

The best way to travel in the area is by car. We are on the edge of the city sprawl. You can use Uber but there may be a small wait for a pickup. There is no public transportation close to the property.

Most nights you may hear coyotes in the distance. They tend to keep to themselves and are not a concern. Occasionally, javelinas (small pig-like animals) may pass quietly through the property at night. If you happen to see them, simply give them space and do not approach. Both animals prefer to be left alone and will not bother you as long as you keep a safe distance.
Guests should do the dishes prior to leaving.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Stair-free Path To Entrance Tile Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Cameron

    Submitted Apr 20, 2026

    Stayed Apr 18, 2026

    It was a beautiful place! Host was responsive with all my questions would book again

  • Danya

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    This was so fun and perfect for my kids who really enjoyed the tortoises, pool and train. It’s usually a struggle to keep them busy and this was fantastic. Communication was quick and easy, location was perfect near shopping for essentials. My husband and I and two kids never felt cramped, and the casita was stocked with all the things we needed. We will definitely be back!

  • Ruth

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    It was a nice and spacious for a one bedroom. I did not care for the ants and other insects that came out at night seemed to love the bed. The owner/manager was not responsive to emails in a timely manner.

  • myra c.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2026

    Stayed May 28, 2026

    Fish is perfect. The outside area is very nice. A nice place to watch the sunset out there. In the swimming pool, there's a very nice touch. Easy communication.very clean it was perfect.

  • Paul R.

    Submitted May 2, 2026

    Stayed Apr 29, 2026

    Convenient and quiet location that was perfect for our needs. And the tortoises were a fun bonus!

  • Cassandra M.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Mar 17, 2026

    The tortoise enclosure was a big hit with the kids... and the adults! Great location, the Casita had everything we needed for the time we were there. Easy entry and check out. We would highly recommend!

  • Sheri D.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    Views and property were relaxing and picturesque. Beds were really comfortable. Location close to lots of restaurants & stores.

  • Jason S.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2026

    Stayed Mar 16, 2026

    We weren't able to actually stay because the host didn't provide check-in instructions and didn't respond to messages. We had to book a hotel room. VRBO was also unable to reach the host. We did drive to the place first though, and I'm just leaving a review to say the description is very misleading. If you're looking for a private retreat, I'd keep looking. This is more like a pool house off the back of someone's house.

  • Thomas D.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2026

    Stayed Feb 5, 2026

    Hosts were communicative and the casita was well equipped and very quiet , comfortable.

  • Emanuel V.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    The place we rented was advertised as private 2.5 acres with swimming pool, waterpark and jacuzzi. What we found when we got there was a casita in the back of the host main house and the ameneties were to share with the host. In fact the host house has a double panel glass window that faces the pool. No privacy at all.

  • Jason C.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    What a perfect little spot in northeast Mesa ! Very quiet, clean and peaceful, pool area looks amazing we did not get a chance to use it this time of year. this little place is a perfect location for my wife and I to stay when we visit family nearby. We will be back for sure !

  • Kelly H.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    The property was just as advertised. Very comfortable and clean. Our pups felt comfortable, as well. We had a hard time figuring out how to lock the keyless lock on the front door. The bathroom door got stuck/locked if we closed it all the way. Over a great experience!

  • Keilee T.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Lovely place to stay. There was everything you could need and it was a lot bigger than I thought.

  • Kristin D.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    The space was comfortable and clean. Nice, quiet location. We didn't use the pool but did sit outside by it a couple nights. It is really close to the main house, which I didn't realize when booking. We never really saw them though.

  • chris s.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Very fun and interesting property located close to the river and water activities. We were interested in. We would definitely stay again.

  • Mike S.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    Hot was set to a great temp when we arrived. Ac worked perfect with plenty of fans

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    My family and I were very excited about the private 2.5 acre retreat with lush palms, pool, play train and tortoises. Pulling up from the street, the main house and property looked cool. Once exiting the car, there was an older couple in the oversized garage working on appliances? And had to veer around dog poop to get to front door (we have 3 dogs at home so used to dog poop but not expecting piles of it when walking up to a “vacation casita”. When pushing 1 number for access code to front door, door just opens. Casita looked clean, with very very strong chemical smell. Walked out other exit door from casita to pool. Pool was very rusty and then heard and then saw at least 4 large barking dogs jumping up on sliding door with view to pool, inside with a man , which we assume is owner inside main house telling them to stop. At that point, my husband and I looked at each other. Grabbed our kids and stuff and left! Very uncomfortable and disappointing situation!!! Was not private at all, and pictures of pool were not accurate. We didn’t stop to take time to take pictures of all of this. Hopefully they can fix a few things so the next vacation renter has a better experience and can stay at this “private” retreat.

  • Rachael C.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Andrew was amazing and the property was perfect! Not to mention, great distance from Salt River.

  • Crystal H.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    Great place to stay!

  • Robin B.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    It was a beautiful, peaceful stay. Highly recommend.

  • Vanessa F.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    My partner and I had a great stay with Andrew. The location was good, and we really enjoyed the pool and hot tub. It was fun seeing wildlife around the property, and the place had a lot of unique character. The only downside was that the shower was very small—my partner is large and he could not fit comfortably. He had to do some sink bathing.

  • Joshua W.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    Like the title says. Will definately be back if they continue to share this place. Highly recommend if youre looking for a private quite oasis!!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • Nicole S.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Very enjoyable stay. Mom’s needing a quick getaway, we were not disappointed. Description was accurate. It was a cute casita. Plenty of space and great air conditioning. It’s Arizona so very much appreciated. The actual property was very fun to explore. We experienced wild life throughout the day and night. Super cool. The pool water was nice. I guess my only suggestion would be to have your in pool table fixed up. Other than that it was pretty perfect. The evening backdrop made for beautiful pictures. For locals that know,,, this is super close to the salt river which is a summer must. I would recommend to friends :)

  • ashley t.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Absolutely amazing property. Very kid friendly even all us adults had fun. The casita was clean and much bigger than I expected. Plenty of room for everyone. Host was quick to reply and check in was very simple. Highly recommend

  • KIM M.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    We were here to visit family in Apache Junction and the Casita was 5.5 miled away. It's in a beautiful location at the base of the hills. The Casita was perfect for our needs and clean. The beds were very comfortable! The citrus trees and cactus on the property are beautiful, as well as the brick work and play area for children. We will definitely stay again on our next visit.

  • Diane R.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Great place to stay with all the hiking, biking, fishing, and outdoor activities you could ever want nearby. We found all the amenities we needed in the Casita, and enjoyed our time here.

  • Wendy H.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Great experience with my stay, my doggies loved it and it was nice for one person. Lots of critters around the property. Couldn't tell if the hot tub was operational but I didn't end up using it. A bit small, the shower especially, for more than one person to stay. Pool wasn't heated. But I would stay here again. I intended to use the grill but got too busy. Love this area of Arizona!

  • Joe and Evelyn L.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    We were looking for a place where we could have our dog roam and explore and this place delivered! The casita itself is beautiful! Very spacious and clean. The hosts were very responsive. We will definitely be back in our trip to Mesa. 10/10 all the way.

  • Jayme L B.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    We have two boys (11&8) ad we had so much fun here. The house was clean and there were a few small touches that made it so welcoming. The communication was great and we will be staying here again.

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